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Gundam Build Fighters is a guilty pleasure of mine. It’s definitely a kids’ show, but like Dragon Ball, it still manages to get me hyped. Maybe that’s just a symptom of me being a kid in an adult’s body, I dunno. From the characters to the plot to the fights, everything fits together in this oddly satisfying way. Even as a newcomer to Gundam, it still captured my imagination, and watching it parallel to Gundam 00 made me really appreciate the attention to detail the … Read more Table Talk: How Gundam Build Fighters Does Marketing Right

It’s action-packed and yet the pace was tasteful. The characters were each memorable and distinct for a “kids show”, and the world felt familiar and established. I loved all the references to other Gundam series, and the way that the (somewhat simplistic) plot moved forward and developed with the characters was really fun to watch. The character relationships were awesome: developed with care and felt natural. I found myself really invested in the story and the characters, a lot faster than with most anime. It … Read more Why I Love Gundam Build Fighters – in 100 Words

It’s the end of an era. Or at least, it feels that way. My time in high school has come to an end, and with it comes the end of my childhood, so to speak. I’m in that weird transitioning phase between teenagerdom and young-adulthood, and it’s kind of scary and awesome in a lot of different ways. It hasn’t been easy to get here though. Lots of school, lots of time spent studying, lots of effort. Basically, a lot of work. And there’s a … Read more Freedom Through Work

Series: Mobile Suit Gundam Iron-Blooded Orphans Episode 9: Sakazuki Release Date: November 29, 2015 Genre: Sci-fi, Mecha Studio: Sunrise Where to Watch: Daisuki, Crunchyroll Synopsis: Tekkadan finally arrives on the ship Saisei, and they meet with the Teiwaz representative McMurdo Barriston, and they make a deal to join Teiwaz, and become brothers with the Turbines. They plan the ceremony for the next day, and in the meantime Orga throws a party for the new family of Tekkadan. The Turbines also help to repair and rebuild Gundam … Read more Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans Review!

Series: Mobile Suit Gundam Iron-Blooded Orphans Episode 8: The Form of Closeness Release Date: November 22, 2015 Genre: Sci-fi, Mecha Studio: Sunrise Where to Watch: Daisuki, Crunchyroll Synopsis: After infiltrating Naze Turbine’s ship, he agrees to meet with the leaders of Tekkadan. After some negotiations, he agrees to introduce them to the leader of Teiwaz in order for them to become a subsidiary of Teiwaz, and thus they’ll have a safe passage to Earth. Meanwhile, Mikazuki is doing some self-searching after his tough battle in space. … Read more Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans Episode 8 Review!

Series: Mobile Suit Gundam Iron-Blooded Orphans Episode 7: Whaling Release Date: November 15, 2015 Genre: Sci-fi, Mecha Studio: Sunrise Where to Watch: Daisuki, Crunchyroll Synopsis: Tekkadan is introduced to Naze Turbine, a mid-level boss working for Teiwaz. He was hired by Maruba to reclaim all fo the former CGS’ property, and he wants everything back. He offers to give the kids of Tekkadan work if they serve him, but Orga refuses, despite their need to ally with the Teiwaz mafia. Thus begins the second major space … Read more Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans Episode 7 Review!

Series: Mobile Suit Gundam Iron-Blooded Orphans Episode 6: As For Them Release Date: November 8, 2015 Genre: Sci-fi, Mecha Studio: Sunrise Where to Watch: Daisuki, Crunchyroll Synopsis: The episode opens up with McGillis deciding not to pursue Tekkadan immediately; he knows that they have Kudelia and are heading towards Earth. Meanwhile, Tekkadan needs a new guide to Earth, and they decide to hear to Jupiter to join up with a well-known mafia known as Teiwaz, who should be able to help them get to Earth unhindered by … Read more Gundam: Iron Blooded Orphans Episode 6 Review!

Series: Mobile Suit Gundam Iron-Blooded Orphans Episode 5: Beyond the Red Sky Release Date: November 1, 2015 Genre: Sci-fi, Mecha Studio: Sunrise Where to Watch: Daisuki, Crunchyroll Synopsis: Tekkadan makes their deal with the bling-wearing-yet-shady Mr. Orcus, and he promptly sells them out to Lieutenant Coral, the man who orchestrated the attack on CGS back in the first episodes. Hoping to use this as a way to get out of any reputation damage he’s already suffered, he enlistd the help of Majors Baudin and Fareed to … Read more Gundam Iron-Blooded Orphans Episode Five Review!

Series: Mobile Suit Gundam Iron-Blooded Orphans Episode 4: The Price of Life Release Date: October 25, 2015 Genre: Sci-fi, Mecha Studio: Sunrise Where to Watch: Daisuki, Crunchyroll Synopsis: The episode begins with an explanation of Tekkadan’s plan to escort Princess Kudelia: they need to get to an orbital station, secure a ship formerly owned by CGS, and from there take some back routes to arrive on Earth, due to the major spaceways being watched by Gjallarhorn. One of the leftovers from CGS, a Mr. Todo, recommends … Read more Gundam Iron-Blooded Orphans Episode 4 Review!

Series: Mobile Suit Gundam Iron-Blooded Orphans Episode 3: Glorious Demise Release Date: October 18, 2015 Genre: Sci-fi, Mecha Studio: Sunrise Where to Watch: Daisuki, Crunchyroll Synopsis: The arrival of Atra brings warm food and happiness to the members of CGS (the name of the company), but it also precedes the takeover of the company by Orga, who leads a few of the other members in a coup and takes over the company. While they are still figuring out what to do from thre, Lt. Crank arrives … Read more Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans Episode 3 Review!